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COVIDTests.gov launches; four free tests per residential address

Wednesday, January 19 by wcednews

Washington DC – A new federal website launched by the Biden administration now allows Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests.COVIDTests.gov launched yesterday as a beta test, one day earlier than expected.You can order four at-home tests per residential address, that will then... Read More.

Masks required on public transport, school buses until March 18

Friday, January 14 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Anyone on public transportation, including kids on school buses, will have to wear masks due to the spread of COVID-19.DuBois Area School District sent out a reminder for families to talk with their students about having to keep their mask on on... Read More.

COVID-19 cases surge, Penn Highlands gives update

Thursday, January 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Cases of COVID-19, particularly the omicron variant, are continuing to surge nationwide. Penn Highlands Healthcare gave an update about how the hospital system is handling the ongoing pandemic and the influx of patients.Officials gave statistics on the virus during a telephone... Read More.

FEMA organizes strike teams to help PA hospitals with staff shortages

Monday, January 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania's Department of Health, in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is organizing some regional support sites for both hospitals and long-term care facilities, as well as strike teams to support hospitals facing staffing shortages.Strike teams of physicians and... Read More.

$350 million available from PA Homeowner Assistance Fund

Saturday, January 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced the statewide launch of the Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund, or PAHAF, administered by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. PHFA’s plan for administration of the PAHAF has been approved by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. PAHAF applications... Read More.

Pfizer booster dose recommended for ages 12 and older

Saturday, January 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Following the approval process by the federal government, the Department of Health confirmed that children ages 12 and older are now eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster dose five months after completing the primary series.The five-month booster interval was updated from the... Read More.

PA health officials say two COVID-19 treatments giving hope

Wednesday, January 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania health officials got together to share some good news... some hope is on the horizon as hospitals continue to use two new COVID-19 treatment options for severe covid cases.However, they do warn that the supply of these treatments is still... Read More.

Penn State to start semester in person, as planned

Friday, December 31 by wcednews

University Park, PA – Although Penn State's main campus originally had concerns about starting the spring semester remotely due to COVID-19 cases, it looks like the semester will be starting as usual in State College.Penn State satellite campuses, like Penn State DuBois, had always... Read More.

Brockway 2022 Citizens of the Year Banquet canceled

Thursday, December 30 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - One of the highlights of the early part of each new year in Brockway is the announcement of the Man and Woman of the Year – the citizens of the year.The annual dinner event began in 1987. The Covid-19 pandemic canceled... Read More.

Sykesville woman loses $10,000 to computer virus scam

Monday, December 27 by wcednews

Sykesville, PA – A Sykesville woman was scammed out of $10,000 when a scam artist told her she had a virus on her computer.The 71-year-old woman got the computer virus on Dec. 21, and she was then directed to transfer $10,000 through a Bitcoin... Read More.

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